Description
Enjoy the creamy, rich flavor of homemade mashed potatoes made with yukon gold potatoes, butter, and just the right touch of seasoning. This easy dish is ideal for dinner or as a comforting side dish, sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes
- 5-6 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 chunk onion about ⅛ of the whole onion
- 1 sprig fresh thyme optional
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼-½ cup warm whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch pieces, removing any dark spots or eyes.
- Place the cubed potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Add salt, a chunk of raw onion, and a sprig of thyme if using.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. If using a large pot, simmer it covered, or if using a medium pot, partially cover with a lid to prevent overboiling. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until fork-tender.
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter and warm the milk in separate dishes.
- Drain the water from the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot, removing the onion and thyme, ensuring no small onion pieces remain. Allow the residual heat to steam-dry the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes with a masher until smooth and creamy, being careful not to overwork them.
- Stir in the melted butter with a spoon, then gradually add warm milk one splash at a time, until the potatoes reach a creamy consistency without being runny.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or black pepper as needed. For extra creaminess, add another tablespoon of butter before serving.
Notes
Using yukon gold potatoes gives a naturally creamy texture and rich flavor.
Adjust the amount of milk to your preference for creaminess.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat when necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 22mg